On May 2, 2024 the Folger’s virtual book club continues with a discussion of The East Indian by Brinda Charry. To prepare for the discussion, we have pulled together a list of resources related to A Midsummer Night’s Dream and America’s early colonization.
READ the Shakespeare play referenced throughout novel
EXPLORE the play’s connection to trade and early globilization
- ‘In the spiced Indian air’: Trading coin and cloth in the empire of the Great Mughal
- Shakespeare’s Asia: Ships, spices, and porcelain
- written by Su Fang Ng, May’s guest speaker
- “More strange than true”: Finding America among the fairies
LISTEN to podcast episodes related to colonial history and impact
We would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support of this program
Join us for a future event
Cultural Literacy Through Puppets
Cultural Literacy Through Puppets
Spend your morning with the team from Callaloo Kids for a free introduction for young audiences to diverse cultural narratives through the use of puppetry.
Sat, Jul 20, 2024
Cuban Salsa Night
Cuban Salsa Night
Celebrate the unique dance styles of Cuba with a live band, with free dance lessons and performances.
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
Folger Book Club:
Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
Folger Book Club: Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
An "eco-thriller" that asks questions about morality and ambition, drawing on themes and relationships from Macbeth.
Thu, Aug 1, 2024, 6:30pm
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